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(CDP/13) Mode-Converted Electron Bernstein Waves for Heating and Current Drive in NSTX

S. D. Schultz, A. K. Ram, A. Bers

Plasma Science and Fusion Center, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA 02139

Abstract.  The power coupled to electron Bernstein waves in a triplet mode conversion resonator from a fast X-mode at the plasma edge in NSTX is shown to be > 80% for f_ce < f < 2f_ce. The EBW damping in the plasma is strong and localized and, thus, should be useful for heating, current drive, or profile control.

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